Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Like the other "Original Kings of Comedy" (Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Bernie Mac), Cedric the Entertainer, left, has found success in different areas of entertainment: hosting TV shows, starring in sitcoms and films, and creating a fashion line. And he still reigns as a king on the stand-up stage. There have been comedians who have changed their stand-up style after an extensive career (stopped using curse words, recited an oral memoir instead of tell jokes). Ced is still telling it like it is. Why go: Ced is a good judge of comedic talent, and he's bringing a couple of his funny friends for this show. Reconsider: When you've been requested by the president and major award shows, it's kind of hard for Hollywood not to take some of the rawness out of a stand-up act. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; $49-$69; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Like the other "Original Kings of Comedy" (Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Bernie Mac), Cedric the Entertainer, left, has found success in different areas of entertainment: hosting TV shows, starring in sitcoms and films, and creating a fashion line. And he still reigns as a king on the stand-up stage. There have been comedians who have changed their stand-up style after an extensive career (stopped using curse words, recited an oral memoir instead of tell jokes). Ced is still telling it like it is. Why go: Ced is a good judge of comedic talent, and he's bringing a couple of his funny friends for this show. Reconsider: When you've been requested by the president and major award shows, it's kind of hard for Hollywood not to take some of the rawness out of a stand-up act. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; $49-$69; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Like the other "Original Kings of Comedy" (Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Bernie Mac), Cedric the Entertainer, left, has found success in different areas of entertainment: hosting TV shows, starring in sitcoms and films, and creating a fashion line. And he still reigns as a king on the stand-up stage. There have been comedians who have changed their stand-up style after an extensive career (stopped using curse words, recited an oral memoir instead of tell jokes). Ced is still telling it like it is. Why go: Ced is a good judge of comedic talent, and he's bringing a couple of his funny friends for this show. Reconsider: When you've been requested by the president and major award shows, it's kind of hard for Hollywood not to take some of the rawness out of a stand-up act. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; $49-$69; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com